In Goa polls, BJP wants to encash on mining issue
After exposing the Digambar Kamat led government on illegal mining front, Goa BJP has now woven its election campaign around the raging issue, promising people to save legal mines and providing them a
States ignoring silicosis among mine workers: NHRC
The health of hundreds of thousands of mine workers in India is in danger as several states have ignored the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) directives on prevention of silicosis, an incurable
Former MP Jagan Mohan Reddy summoned over illegal mining
The Central Bureau of Investigation has asked Jagan Mohan Reddy to appear on Saturday to explain alleged links with illegal mining accused and former Karnataka minister, Gali Janardhana Reddy.
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11 Chinese coal miners trapped after gas explosion
Eleven miners were trapped underground on Sunday after a gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in northwest China, local officials said.
Altogether 21 miners were working underground when the blas
Reddys bail plea rejected; CBI gets custody till Sep 19
A special CBI court here on Tuesday dismissed the bail application of former Karnataka minister and mining baron G. Janardhana Reddy and his brother-in-law Srinavasa Reddy, who have been arrested in an illegal mining case.
SC allows iron ore mining in Bellary by NDMC
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed state enterprise NMDC to operate its two mines for production of iron ore in Karnataka's Bellary district.
"We are of the view that under the extraordinary circum
49 vehicles carrying iron ore seized in Bellary
After the Supreme Court ordered suspension of mining operations in the district, the administration has seized 49 trucks illegally transporting iron ore at Alighar on the city outskirts.
Police said
Karnataka mining report could trigger political explosion
Karnataka stares at bitter political battles, instability and possible early assembly elections as the Lokayukta prepares to submit his 'explosive' report on illegal mining within 10 days.
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'Substantive' evidence against CM, others: Lokayukta
In more trouble for B.S. Yeddyurappa, Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Santosh N. Hegde today said he has given 'substantive' and 'voluminous' evidence against the Chief Minister and others in the illega
JDS alleges Rs 6 cr paid to Yeddy family for mining lease
The JD (S) made a fresh charge against chief minister B.S.